When you are
away during the day, you can use a doggie daycare. These places provide a safe,
fun environment where dogs can play and socialize with other dogs. We have
provided you with some questions to ask the daycare operator and some of the common
daycare policies.

If you are planning
to travel your dog on an airline, then this is for you, we have outlined a
simple check list, so you are better prepared and so avoid the pitfalls. It’s
all about planning ahead, so there are no surprises on the day.

Planning to
travel with your dog in the car, we have some helpful tips and advice to make
the experience trouble free. There are also a few items which you can pick-up
to make it a little safer and easier for you and your dachshund.

Many owners may not be aware
of the importance of their dogs teeth care and that an unhealthy mouth can have
an effect on your dog’s overall health. There is an excellent variety of
products on the market to help control tarter and keep your dog’s breath sweet.

Dachshunds tend to be more susceptible
to ear problems as they have floppy ears that do not allow good air flow. Take
care with bathing not to get water in the ears and keep an eye out for ear
mites and wax.

This
is something that all dog owners will have to face, the death of a much loved
dog is not easy, we all deal with grief in different ways; your dog will always
be in your heart and you will always remember the happy times you shared.

We
have provided you with some steps to help with coping with grief and we also provided
some links to dog loss support groups.

With the increasing cost of health
care and specialized treatment available for dogs many owners have decided that
pet insurance is a necessary part of dog ownership.

With the special place our
dachshund holds in our hearts we want to be in the position to be able to offer
them the best treatment possible when they become ill or suffer an injury.
Check out dog insurance today.

As a responsible owner it is
a good idea to have some knowledge of dog first aid. Every owner needs
to keep a first aid kit; often buying a ready-made up one is the best way to
go. Keep you vets phone number handy.

For those
times where you are going away for an extended time and you are unable to take
your dog or get someone else to look after him, then you will need to use a dog
hotel (also known as a boarding kennels).

To help you find the right dog hotel for
your dog, we have included a simple check list to review the practices and facilities
of the establishment.

Using a
petsitter has many benefits that can suit most dog owners. There is very little
inconvenience, as the petsitter comes to your home to look after the dog. We
have put together some questions for you to ask potential petsitters, its best
to meet with them before accepting their service.

As owners, dachshund care is our responsibility and remember you know
your dog better than anyone.